"Don't give them fish. Teach them how to fish." One fine summer morning, my family decided to take a break from our usual dining experience and opted for something in which we can enjoy the beauty of nature, the taste of good food and the thrill of a new activity. All these three we found in one of the talked-about seafood restaurant in Consolacion, Cebu - Co Jordan Talaba / Bangus Eatery. If you are from Cebu City, it is located just before you reach SM City Consolacion. The road that will lead you to ...

"It's difficult to find a love that lasts. But with true commitment, any relationship can last." An invisible red thread connects those who are destined to meet, regardless of time, place or circumstance. The thread may stretch or tangle, but it will never break. Heart's Day is just around the corner and so many people are waiting for the thrills and spills that this day has to offer. Others might be waiting in vain but hey don't lose hope, someone out there is tied to your wonderfully made heart, ma...

"Looking back, reminiscing happy moments is not optional, it's a choice. Everybody wants to remember happy memories after all."Sometimes, we look back on our past to remind us about the things that gave us those life-affirming moments. We look back on our past just to revitalize us. We look back on our past to bring back our shaky passion to its old glory. We look back but never should we dwell on our past.Yes, they help us mold to be the person we are of today but we should as well accept the fact that ...

"Life isn't like Burger King. You can't always have it your way." All hail the Burger King as it found its new throne in one of the well-received business parks in the metropolis, Cebu I.T. Park. Conveniently situated on the ground floor of Park Centrale Building (next to Skyrise 3), burger lovers started flocking since it's grand opening last October 13, 2015. (Yes, Greenwich's peeking) Double BBQ Bacon and CheeseTwo signature flame-grilled beef patties topped with 2 slices of melted cheese and ...

"Surround yourself with like-minded people who support you on the road to success." You must surely know that it has been ages since I had my last post. Well, I had my reasons but allow me to babble on that in another post. I just have to do a quick post for me to thank the people, my dear readers, for still believing in me and made my way to the nominations of #Bloggys2015 possible. To be a part of the 2,693 nominations already made me feel giddy. What's more is to continue to the next level and go thr...

"Sometimes the worst battle you have to fight is between what you know and how you feel." Follow your heart. I easily blurt out these three common words to other people when they confide to me the things that trouble the heart. But as we all know, we don't really consider what we say unless we experience the same thing as they do. Easy to say but definitely hard to do.Follow your mind. These are the exact three words that my mother always reminds me when we talk about matters of love and the like. She a...

"There is no charm equal to tenderness of heart." Want to act so lazy without feeling guilty about it? Then try spending it with some lazy but oh-so-cuddly and tender felines in one of the newest attractions in the city. Cat Cafe PH, the first in Cebu, lets you enjoy delicious foods and drinks while having a close interaction with their Persian and American short-hair breed cats. This is a superb place for cat lovers, people who can't keep pets in the comforts of their homes, or for those who just want...

"When the world makes you hard and cold, breakaway and let your spirit free." Life has its own way of playing its cards. There are times when you simply don't understand why a certain thing happens to you. When you're not that lucky, then you might just get slapped with a joker card. Have you ever felt that life is playing a big joke on you? Don't get saddened as you are not alone. No one is an exception in this game of life. I for one have gotten my own card.Pistanthrophobia. I consider this as one of ...

"Climb mountains not so the world can see you, but so you can see the world." If a friendship lasts longer than 7 years, psychologists say it will last a lifetime.Exactly a month ago, the reunion with my high school friends happened. It has been ages since we last saw each other but the feeling was simply awesome when we practically talked about all sorts of stuff just like the old days. It's as if only a day passed since our last get-together. Well, that's how comfortable we are in each other's compa...

"No family is perfect. We argue, we fight. We even stop talking to each other at times, but in the end, family is family. The love will always be there."Family will always be one of the greatest blessings life can bestow on us. How would you imagine a life without one? Others might disagree with me at this point, especially those who are a bit unfortunate with their units. But hey, come to think of it, you wouldn't be reading this very post if it weren't for your family. They brought you to this world. I...

"We keep moving forward, opening new doors, and doing new things, because we're curious and curiosity keeps leading us down new paths."There is always that ecstatic feeling when life brings us something new; new friends, new achievements, new places, new experience and many more. However, we can't also eradicate the fact that new paths are almost always tied up with risk-taking. The question is: Would you rather take the risk of taking the unknown or just stay in your mundane zone?The 8th of February mar...

"You can't buy happiness, but you can buy cakes and pastries. And that's kind of the same thing."Yes, it's February! And I don't have a lot of thoughts about this! HAHA. I'm not being bitter or whatever; it's just that many people make so much fuss about this month. The love month. The single awareness month. The independence month. And many more...but to make things simple, let's just say it's the second month of the year. (grin)Okay. I'm not going to burst your bubble. I can't really pretend not to not...

"Sometimes even though you're having a good time, you can't help but to stop and think about how much you miss the old times."Have you ever had that feeling of going back to the past and enjoy the good old times? Have you ever felt that sudden outburst of nostalgia? Have you ever tried working on something but couldn't do so because your mind was too occupied thinking of the things that have already happened? If you answered yes to those questions, man I gotta say we are in the same boat. (This is kinda ...

"True friendship is not being inseparable, it's being separated and nothing changes." An average person may physically meet upwards of 80,000 people in a lifetime. That's a big number, isn't it? But among those people, how many do you personally talk to? How many of them are your acquaintances? How many of them can you consider as your friends? How about as your close friends? How many made an impact on your life? Well, that's how we narrow down the statistics. People come and go but it's for you to de...

"Today, it's time to let go of anything that's bringing you down. Don't let negative circumstances deter you from the wonderful things life has to offer. If it's not uplifting, it's not worth it."Yay! Happy 2015 guys! Everyone's gone busy throughout the holiday season. Celebrations here and there. How was yours? I bet all of you had a good time. However, it's time to face the reality, it's back to normal. We may be back to our daily grind but we are blessed with a new beginning. A chance to start anew. A...

"If you think adventure is dangerous, try routine it's lethal." And here is the second part of our Bohol Escapade. (Check out Bohol Escapade: Part 1HERE.) 5. LOBOC ECO ADVENTURE PARK After that hearty lunch and relaxing river cruise, it's time for another adventure.Loboc Eco Adventure Park is about a 5-minute ride from the river.It's time to see the Loboc River from an aerial view. The Combo Ride [email protected] PHP 350.00/pax is inclusive of One-way Zipline (Superman style) and One-way Cable Car. They al...

"We often take for granted the very things that most deserve our gratitude."There's always that time when people tend to take for granted the things that they have. They think that they're always there so they never bother to take even a minute to appreciate what has been there. A common shortcoming done by most people over and over again when what they should really do is to try spending each second expressing their gratitude and appreciation to the people or things that deserve them. It's never too lat...

"Count your age by friends, not years. Count your life by smiles, not tears." Yes, a post it is! ^^ This one is a late post but still, it's a post. HAHA. I think I really made the cool off process with my blog a bit longer than expected when I discovered a new interest, doodling! waaaah. I'm no expert but I find this hobby cute and so good for killing time :3 You can check out my Instagram feed below to know what I'm talking about. teehee. Enough for that and let me share this dining experience as a p...

"Make sure to always surround yourself with happy people. Life is too short to spend time with people who suck the happiness out of you." When witches go riding, and black cats are seen, the moon laughs and whispers, 'tis near Halloween. Brace yourselves and start counting the days as we are nearing the arrival of the spooky and creepy trick-or-treaters. Woohoohooo~ Let the chills start running through your bones at Tomo Cafe! Tomo Cafe is not one haunted cafe, it just starts to blend in with the seas...

"Changing yourself for the better is the greatest thing you can do." Every now and then, life offers chances for a person to change, lots of them. Some go unnoticed and some go abused. What I'm trying to say here is that there are some people who are too timid or those who are often not ready to undergo change. They are too afraid to come out of their comfort zones 'cause who on Earth knows what's waiting ahead. They just let these chances fly away like a butterfly taking its flight. Then they later fee...

"We don't need to rush. If something's bound to happen, it will happen. In the right time, with the right person and for the best reason." It's about time I got a hold of this book. It was a long time ago when I first heard about this. I tried to get a copy but couldn't find one in the leading bookstore. I had a lot of more important things to think about so I haven't bothered to look for the book. I almost even forgot about this. Then one day, I went to the bookstore to check a newly released book the...

"Love is like swallowing hot chocolate before it has cooled off. It takes you by surprise at first, but keeps you warm for a long time." The cold wind of the "ber" months starts to embrace the Pearl of the Orient Seas. 'Tis the season to cuddle and to snuggle. 'Tis the season when "warmth" is a luxury. Warm hugs, warm kisses or just go for warm drinks *boo*. Say yes to them for 'tis the season to be merry. In this somehow shiftless season, we need those happy hormones shooting to its limits. And what'...

Love kept knocking but there I was ignoring. When I started knocking, it seemed like no one's hearing. And when I started to stop and to give it up, One thought of you made the broken pieces interlock in just a snap. Love stories. I listen to them. I watch them. I even write about them. Still, I'm finding it hard to understand this very simple yet an even more intricate concept. From then till now, it remains as absurd as the misty clouds on a gloomy dawn. The love that gives you the most wonderful ...

"Stay strong and beautiful because things will get better. It may be stormy now but it can't rain forever." With all new tasks at hand, it took me some time to adjust to my new lifestyle but I'm trying oh so hard to be back on track. Problems and challenges come and go. So, instead of dwelling and being grumpy about these heavy downpours of life, why not learn how to dance in the rain, right? That way you will learn to appreciate that, in fact, these things are making you feel refreshed and will make yo...

"Distance shouldn't matter because at the end of the day, we're all under the same sky." Science may tell us that long distance relationships, be it a familial, romantic or even friendship, won't last. A principle states that as the distance increases, the force of attraction decreases. However, not everything in this world can be scientifically explained. There are certainly some exemptions and this friendship we have is one of them. This is ours and no other geniuses can ever be against us. It was...

"Faith is seeing light with your heart when all your eyes see is darkness." The castle-like church in Sibonga, Cebu, which houses numerous statues of the Virgin Mary and other religious relics, will be expecting a lot of devotees this month as they celebrate the upcoming Nativity of Mary which is going to be on the eighth (that'll be tomorrow). In honor of this, my first post for this month is all about the Simala Shrine. It was about two weeks ago when my family decided to visit this sacred place to...

"You can get everything in life you want if you will just help enough other people get what they want." What's this? It's the Liebster Award! Clap. Clap. Clap. I'd like to send my heartfelt gratitude to Tara of Stray Thoughtsfor including my blog in her 11 nominees. I have known her since I was in my university years and I was glad to meet someone like her. She looks simple, serious and she's got this feminine spirit in her but mind you, she also has this crazy mind hiding somewhere in her. Peace Yo^^ W...

"Good Food. Good Company." Another restaurant has opened its doors and is now ready to engage in the growing food industry in Cebu. Thanks to my dear friend, we were able to take part in the official launch of Brique. Maybe, you are also curious as to why they chose this name. I was too. As what I have read on their page, they view each task as individual bricks working together to give you an experience that is as solidly built as any wall. With that, they assure every customer to have a good dining ex...

"When I see you through my eyes, I think that we are different. When I see you through my heart, I know we are the same." -Doe Zantamata- Philippines by now is already a diverse nation. Go out, look at your surroundings and you can see other nationalities roaming around our place. Tourists, expats, exchange students, language learners, investors, businessmen and many more. This situation is actually helping our country's tourism industry and economy. If utilized well, this might even help to improve ...

"A world without pain, without memories, without love is a world without color." What if one day you would wake up living in a world which is meticulously ordered?A world where disorder became harmony.A world without danger or pain. A world where everything is predictable. Would you get up and live in this utopian society? Or would you rather get back to sleep and wake up from this nightmarish situation? Many people might think that an organized, painless and safe life is an ideal one but you'll be h...

"Your day is just about to get a little bit better." Just when Friday was about to end, one little snag popped out and boy, I just didn't know how to handle my nerves. Good thing there's Bubble Bee Cafe to the rescue and of course it couldn't be better without my girl friends. Another bee has found it's hive on the Ground Floor of Skyrise 3, IT Park and it's starting to buzz around the area. Bubble Bee Cafe is the 4th branch of Bubble Bee Tea House and they have been operating for already a month. Plea...

#JoyInABox " w o r l d f a m o u s , m e l t - i n - y o u r - m o u t h d o u g h n u t " One more day to go and the World Famous Doughnuts Coffee is going to celebrate it's 77th birthday! For that, they are giving a special sweet treat to the world. This coming July 14, it's time for the Philippines to celebrate with Krispy Kreme. From opening time to 7 P.M., avail of their promo to buy half a dozen Original Glazed doughnuts for only P 77. That's exactly a joy in a box. Each fan can buy 2 boxes ...

"If I lose myself tonight, it'll be by your side." Since Pizza Republic rings a bell, I'm singing that song. teehee :) Okaaay, allow me to share this addition to my PIZZA chronicles. The team decided to have not just a double but a triple celebration. First, the team's success of a month's labor with an outstanding attendance. Second, the team leader's birthday. Third, the birthday of the one and only guy of the team. That's a whole lot to celebrate, right? This was not the original plan but due to in...

"Time can heal a broken heart, but time can also break a waiting heart." Last Friday night was a movie date with the girls and of course, before you get to enjoy the movie, you get to delight first in various trailers of upcoming movies. There are so many interesting movies that are going to hit the town in the next few months. But! One movie captured my senses (well, apart from the 5-sec or so teaser of the last installment of the Hunger Games trilogy which I've always been looking forward to...) which...

"Being fearless isn't being 100% not fearful, it's being terrified but you jump anyway." -Taylor Swift Each of us has our own fear. Sometimes, because of too much fear, we miss out the greater things life has in store for us. We tend to forget how to live our dreams and just hide inside our own comfortable shell. However, life doesn't like to see us like that. Life wants to see us fighting. Life wants us to conquer our fears. Life wants us to be victorious. And if you are able to surpass those challen...

#AllNightAtRaven Oh well, today is Friday the 13th. Sounds like a day full of uncertainties for those who are too superstitious. But hey, why not kick those bad vibes away by listening to some lively beat from the Swedish duo, Icona Pop? This duo aims to create music which you can both laugh and cry with at the same time. They have been in the music industry for about 5 years but I guess they were just able to rock it recently. Luckily, people in Manila can enjoy their live performance this coming Ju...

"Time spent with family is worth every second." Hello June! And this means the start of the wet season in the Philippines. In fact, we are already experiencing scattered rain showers especially at night or in the early morning. If you are now in PH then you'd better brace yourselves and prepare all your rain gears before the wet season peaks in July. Meanwhile, most of the people here are still enjoying the kindness of Mr. Sun as he continues to flaunt his bright rays before summer will be officially o...

"People haven't always been there for me but music always has." -Taylor Swift I didn't have specific plans to have this post but when I read an article about Tay, well you know what happened next. What made me more interested is this revelation about an upcoming new album from Taylor herself, "I've already been working very hard on it and it's already my favorite thing that I've ever created." Read more about the article HERE. Well, aren't you excited for that? Here I am again with my favorite hobby: s...

"We make a living by what we get, but we make a life by what we give." Time flies faster than the speed of a shooting arrow. Indeed, it does. I just want to share with you guys that it has been already a year since I started Break Away. That is quite an attainment, isn't it? However, it still feels like I am just beginning a new chapter in my life. It's quite regretful that I wasn't able to embrace this interest during the first half of my year as the sole author of this blog but then it is never too la...

"Love isn't always complicated. People are." Recently, I have been hearing a bunch of love stories. From the most pleasurable to the most melancholic ones, they never fail to give me the complete feeling of happiness and the miserable effects of bitterness. It just makes me wonder that even in the 21st century, with all the advances in technology, career, and lifestyle, love remains to be one of the most intriguing talks which may consume a bit or maybe most of our time. And once again as I'm hovering ...

"This little light of mine, I'm going to let it shine." After that delightful dinner at 10 Dove Street, my friends and I decided to check out the 3-week old garden cafe which is also nestled in the same location just a few steps away from the aforementioned quaint restaurant: Oakridge Garden Plaza Cafe. We just wanted to check out the place but the staff or the manager (huhu. idk, sorry-_-) invited us to come over and have a trip around so that we can also invite some other friends to visit this new at...

"A Sweet Journey." A sweet journey not just for the featured restaurant in this write-up but for my dear batch mates slash friends and me as well. May 21, 2014 marked our 2nd year as colleagues in a prestigious corporation. It is kinda awe-inspiring that we have been doing the same daily grind for the past two years that even I couldn't imagine how I was able to surpass every single day. Daammn, it's a whole lot of patience and perseverance yet also a whole lot of fun and a great learning. However, it w...

"Life may be tough, but I've got a God that's tougher." ( p h o t o n o t m i n e ) Music has always been a part of my life. When my words couldn't express my thoughts, it always speaks for me. It is the best compadre I ever have. Music is my life. My life is a music itself and I'd like to share it with you guys. I am opening up a new chapter in my blog and I call this "Story of my Life." It is my life's playlist. I'll share to you a list of my songs which truly conveys my sentiments, the dockable pl...

"Even when someone is miles away, always remember that we are under the same sky, looking at the same sun, moon and stars." Oh, Ed Sheeran! This is simply amazing. "All of the Stars" is one of the soundtracks of "The Fault In Our Stars" which will be played during the end credits of the film. This song is quite emotional as it is about loving someone from a distance and that it is not a determining factor to make you stop from loving that special person. I love the concept of the official music video wh...

"A mother's heart is a patchwork of love ♥" Mark your calendars on the 11th of Mayas most countries in the world are going to honor the real "superwoman" in our society. Mother's Day. A single day to give back the time, effort and emotions that our mothers have lavished on us. A day to make them feel that everything is greatly appreciated. A day to remind them that being a mother is not a tiresome but rather a life-affirming passion.As we are living in a fast-paced, modernized world, unfortunately, som...

"A taste you'll surely miss..." It's Friday! Hold on, there's something wrong. What is it? The girls didn't have any plans so I went home so early. duh. HAHA. But that didn't stop me to enjoy my Friday lovin'. Let me just tell you this one short story. I really craved for pizza since yesterday. (Guess this is my 2nd post about my pizza cravings. Please do watch out for my next pizza chronicles^^ #pizzalover) My niece and I were even singing the Parokya ni Edgar's song, "Picha Pie" (Yes, I sing their so...

"The love of a father is one of life's great masterpieces." As I was checking the news feed of my Facebook account, one topic was really trending: "Miracle in Cell No. 7". What's the fuss about this Korean movie? Why is everyone filling a bucket of tears? What is the miracle in cell no. 7? Will I also cry my eyes out when I watch this movie? Curiosity stuck on me that I really asked my sister to get a copy of this movie. Upon looking at the movie poster, you might think that this is just a comical sto...

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